Car Tires

My car tire is flat

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below I just got new tires a few months ago, but since then one of them has been going flat regularly. I had that one checked out where I bought the tires, and there aren t any holes in it, so I m perplexed. How does a tire with no leaks go flat? This sounds like a riddle:…

Built by driving enthusiasts, for driving enthusiasts Built by driving enthusiasts, for driving enthusiasts, BF Goodrich tires are “your ticket to Playground Earth.” Their tough truck tires and high performance tires will bring out the enthusiast in any driver. Five decades of success in the world s…

Filed under Features, Motorcycle Tires: Reviews Have you ever found yourself unwittingly in the middle of a heated religious or political debate between two vehemently opposed participants? Not since the dispute over conventional oil vs. synthetic oil have I seen such polarized and passionate opinions…

Most local auto tire businesses will take your used tires for a small responsible disposal fee per tire (usually $2 - $3). Tires must be delivered during normal business hours. A portion of the fee goes into a fund to help finance tire recycling programs in Colorado. REI Boulder 1789 28th St Boulder…

Outdoor public air compressor for bicycles. A bicycle pump is a type of positive-displacement pump specifically designed for inflating bicycle tires. It has a connection or adapter for use with one or both of the two most common types of valves used on bicycles, Schrader or Presta. A third type of valve…

Experts agree that keeping the correct air pressure in your tires is as important as giving your engine a tune-up. In fact, the economic benefits may be even greater. With the right amount of air pressure, your tires wear longer, save fuel, enhance handling, and prevent accidents. Failure to maintain…

Most people believe the rubber tires on a car prevent it from being struck by lightning. Ironically, it’s not the rubber tires insulating the car, but rather the conductive metal framing which conducts the electricity around the vehicle and it’s occupants. The truth is, rubber tires don’t deter lightning…

Recently, I had to pump up our car tires. For this purpose, I wanted to buy my own pump so that I would not be dependent on gas stations. So I decided to get a bike stand pump at a department store. When I told the salesman why I needed a bike pump, his reaction was that you definitely need a stronger…

The right set of tires is vital for safety and handling Out of all the components of your car, your tires are one of the most important - safety, comfort and handling all depend on the quality of your tires. So many details factor into tires, in fact, that professional tests are typically extensive and…

Summary: An all season tire designed for light duty pickups and SUVs. It has a 60, mile tread wear warranty. 1 person has reviewed this model. The Maxxis Bravo HT-770 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, all season truck tire models like the Bravo HT-770 are rated…

Not long ago, options were few and far between when it came to re-skinning your 1970s or ’80s-era motorcycle. With time, more tire manufacturers have begun to provide options to those with older bikes, and it makes sense—there are a great many classics still on the road. Kenda is the latest manufacturer…

What’s worse than a flat tire? The sinking realization that you have no way to fix it. That’s the situation more American motorists may find themselves in as 36 percent of 2015 models are sold without a spare tire, according to new research from . That’s a steep rise from 2006 when just five percent…

Most car buyers aren’t in the habit of checking for a spare while they’re kicking tires. But if you’re in the market for a new car, it might be worth a peek in the trunk. Nearly all car companies are eliminating spare tires from their models. Some upscale and performance cars are instead coming with…

Having the correct tire pressure is extremely important for getting good gas mileage and the most life out of your tires. Your car has a specific tire pressure that will give the best gas mileage, handling and tire life for that car, and it’s written right on the door of the car. That’s the one you should…

No one tire is perfect. However, clearly some provide a better balance of grip, handling, comfort, and tread life—all common attributes considered by tire buyers. Over the past three years alone, we’ve tested over 180 tire models from 23 brands in nine major categories for cars, sports cars, and trucks…

It is to check the car tire pressure by just watching it from a distance. For this purpose vehicle should be on a flat surface like road. After observing the tires from some distance experienced drivers can find the difference of air pressure in tires. However this method is considered riskier than all…

Underinflated tires might cause an accident that could kill you. Need another reason for inflating your tires? Underinflated tires increase tire wear, which could burn through a set of $400 tires a year early. Need another reason? Underinflated tires waste gas. How much gas? The Department of Transportation…